A surge in violence has gripped the Mexican state of Campeche, leaving a trail of bloodshed and death in its wake. According to official figures, the city of Campeche has recorded an alarming number of executions, with 14 deaths attributed to organized crime groups since the start of the year.
In just one month alone, May, seven people lost their lives to hitmen-style killings, bringing the statewide death toll to 38. The State Attorney General’s Office (FGE) is investigating a string of violent acts linked to rival gangs engaged in a turf war over the lucrative crystal methamphetamine trade.
The city’s Sinaí neighborhood was particularly affected by the violence, with five people shot in just seven days, four of whom died. A survivor, identified as J.B.N.P., alias “Jackson”, remains in critical condition at hospital after being targeted by hitmen.
An autopsy revealed that three of the victims were killed with 9mm caliber weapons, while another was subjected to a characteristic “coup de grâce” – a signature move of organized crime groups. The FGE is investigating these incidents as part of a larger probe into the activities of gangs involved in drug trafficking and other illicit activities.
The State has now recorded 38 murders committed by hitmen this year, with seven cases documented in May alone. To date, none of the perpetrators have been apprehended.
The femicide rate has also seen an alarming increase, with five cases reported so far this year. The most recent incident occurred on May 20 in Ciudad del Carmen, where a 32-year-old woman was stabbed to death by her ex-partner outside a house in the Volcanes neighborhood.
Witness accounts suggest that the victim had been receiving threatening messages from her former partner in the weeks leading up to the attack. Despite this evidence, no arrests have been made in connection with the crime.
As violence continues to escalate, concerns are growing about the state’s ability to stem the tide of bloodshed and protect its citizens.
Source: Por Esto
